Executive Chef JN -102026-182658

Goodwin Recruiting; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Room to Grow!

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-volume barbecue/southern-concept operation in Mission Viejo, CA. The role focuses on overseeing daily kitchen functions, smoking processes, and culinary execution while driving profitability through cost control and strong team leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in executive chef or head pitmaster roles and a proven history of stable, long-term employment with a track record of leadership in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of executive chef or head pitmaster experience in a high-volume barbecue or southern-concept.
• Stable, long-term employment history.
• Strong leadership to manage a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen functions, workflows, and facility standards.
• Direct all smoking processes, meat preparation, and culinary execution.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and labor budgets to achieve profitability.
• Hire, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

High-volume barbecue

Job description

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Oversee daily kitchen functions, workflows, and facility standards.
• Quality & Technique: Direct all smoking processes, meat preparation, and culinary execution.
• Financial Oversight: Manage food costs, inventory, and labor budgets to achieve profitability.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff.

Executive Chef Requirements

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of executive chef or head pitmaster experience within a high-volume, reputable barbecue or southern-comfort culinary concept.
• Proven Stability: Demonstrates a history of consistent, long-term employment with previous employers rather than frequent job changes.
• Career Consistency: Shows a strong commitment to past roles, reflecting reliability and stability in employment history.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to inspire, manage, and hold a diverse team accountable in a fast-paced environment.

Executive Chef Compensation

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Room to Grow!

$95,000 - $105,000

Peggy Hong